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This study examined the prevalence, severity and correlates of nonmedical prescription stimulant use (NPSU) among youth in the emergency department (ED). Participants 14-20 years old presenting to the ED completed a survey. A multinomial logistic reg...

Background : While researchers have identified factors that contribute to youth violence, less is known about the details of violent incidents. In addition, substance use has been linked to youth violence; however, little is known about actual substa...

Objective : The study's objective was to identify correlates of depressive symptoms among at-risk youth in an urban emergency department (ED). : Method : A systematic sample of adolescents (ages 14–18) in the ED were recruited as part of a larger s...